Wounding case in Hung Hom reclassified as manslaughter
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At around 8.12am on January 9, Police received a report that a 63-year-old woman was found collapsed inside a unit on San Lau Street.
Police officers sped to the scene and found the woman lying on the floor. Sustaining face injuries, she was certified dead at scene. After initial investigation, Police arrested a 67-year-old man and a 63-year-old woman for wounding on the same day.
After further investigation, Police reclassified the case as manslaughter and laid a holding charge against the 67-year-old man and the 63-year-old woman each with one count of manslaughter. The case will be mentioned at Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts this afternoon.
Ends/Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Issued at HKT 12:44
Issued at HKT 12:44
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